How long can it be off and maintain temperature in the fridge?
17256
I would not recommend this cooler. I got it for trips in the car and it failed miserably. The salad I was supposibly refrigerating was warm at the end of the trip. Seemed to work when I tested it but failed sometime during the trip. Have not used it since.
17257
I'm sorry dear, but I didn't purchase this fridge to experiment with it, I need it to keep my two insulins cool. Why would you need to turn it off? Are you transporting foods? Perhaps you should check out the DC switch and whether there is a transformer adapter you could use in the car. That's only a guess, since I use this for home use (A/C) only. I hope this helps you.
2069313
My personal view is that 5 years is about all you can count on before the food quality and taste begins to degenerate. Sustained storage with temps above 75 degrees or so will reduce storage time.
1648210
I dont think it has to be refrigerated. However, I did it the day before and kept it in the fridge overnight. I think it will stay as long as u need it to.
704431
According to the user manual, this feature can be left on up to 12 hrs. I have not done that but have had it on for several hours without any problem. I like this feature for that second or third cup. And it is a hotter temp than can be met by using the microwave.
1918221
We turned ours off during the day when it wasn't in use. Ours was used in the nursery to store night bottles. It was a lifesaver!! We never had a problem with it. I would turn it off just because it's not meant to be a "full time" fridge.
1206767
I have not used this specific product but have used a similar product with a count of 8 items. In general, according to the documentation (from what I have been able to understand) if you keep the product stored at room temperatures (64-83 degrees F), there appears to be a 3 month window. If you store in the refrigerator, you can use it for longer periods (not sure of how long, perhaps a year). However, in this scenario, the product needs to be brought to room temperature (64-83) for some time (1 hr or more) prior to use.
1227826
I keep it in the refrigerator ... I've read that will keep the bacteria alive longer. When I received it, it was not kept cool in the box.
677709
NO. It does not HAVE to be put in the fridge. You can and it will be super cold, but I find it works wonders without refrigeration. Honestly it was a little too cold for me after I put it in the fridge for a few hours. Nice to know I have the option, though.
325530
I cannot answer a specific temperature. But I can say anecdotally that hot food from the oven or stovetop will stay very hot & even possibly simmering (in a shallow pan) when placed directly onto the heated surface and covered w/ a lid and towels. And food out of the fridge will take quite a few hours (4-5) but will eventually become hot enough to burn your tongue (especially stews or items w/ more liquid).
139699
The refrigeration will stay on until you turn it off. The paddle runs on the timer, the refrigeration runs on the on/off switch. You can turn off the motor that runs the paddle by turning the timer to 0. You pre-cool the machine by turning on the refrigeration for about 30 minutes before churning the ice cream mixture. You could keep the ice cream bucket in the cold well after it is done churning.
1587220
It depends on how cold your items are. (Semi-frozen,etc). It will hold the temperature for awhile, depending on where u keep it. (Freezer, fridge, or on your desk). I keep mine in the freezer at work and will remove it about 2 hrs before I leave. My juice stays cold till I get home.
404078
yes u can set it so it maintains whatever temp u would like it to be at as long as u bypass ur fridge's thermostat
1296010
I just keep it in my utensils drawer and my is like 1 years old never has malfunction, if it gives you peace on mind then put on the fridge!
451944
Refrigeration is only advised if you plan on keeping the product for up to 18 months. Most people use the product once they receive it. Storing it in a dark place should be sufficient to keep it fresh for months while you use it.
715606
I don't put mine in the fridge...if you call them they actually recommend leaving it at room temp, even though I live in Florida and have hot days, I still have not put it in the fridge. It continues to work great and has helped my cat put on weight and get healthy. Would recommend for sure!
2074116
If you were to place the item in a regular refrigerator, depending upon the temperature setting, the item would freeze within 1 to 1-1/2 hours; otherwise, if you were to use a conventional or deep freezer, the item would freeze within 20 to 30 minutes.
1997268
The freezer is what keeps the fridge cold but if you get a fridge thermostat controller you can set it to a certain temp and it will keep turning the freezer on and off to keep it at a certain temp